According to The Hollywood Reporter, FX flagship drama Sons of Anarchy has found its next prospect in actor Niko Nicotera. Nicotera, whose career has been a slew of TV movies (The Curse of King Tut's Tomb) and guest spots (Rome), is said to play a major character named Ratboy who is interested in joining the crew. Nicotera joins Rockmond Dunbar (Terriers) and Fernanda Andrade as guest stars for the show's upcoming fourth season, scheduled to premiere this September.

Sons of Anarchy made another huge leap in success last season, winning Katey Sagal a Golden Globe, adorning many a critics top ten list, and continuing to be the channel's highest rated show. Created by Kurt Sutter, Sons of Anarchy tells the story of SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original), how they fit into the small town of Charming, California, and their constantly shifting position in relation to other motorcycle gangs. It stars Charlie Hunnam as Jax Teller, son of John Teller, a man who used to run SAMCRO before his mysterious, untimely death. It also features Sagal as his mother Gemma and Ron Perlman as current president Clay, among other supremely talented members of an increasingly strong cast.

What do you think about this news? What role do you think Ratboy will play in the grander scheme of the season? Are you familiar with any of Nicotera's work?